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Disney Interactive Studio’s video games

Aug 28, 10 Disney Interactive Studio’s video games

Posted in ->News, Entertainment, Gift Ideas, Video Games

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being invited to special preview of Disney Interactive Studio’s newest video games. My girls and I tried out Guilty Party, Disney Sing It Family Hits, and Disney Sing It: Party Hits. Below is a description and a short review of all three. Keep in mind that I only played each one for a...

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Freebie! PicPocket Books iPhone apps

Aug 27, 10 Freebie! PicPocket Books iPhone apps

Posted in Entertainment, iPhone/iPad

I love free stuff. Who doesn’t, right? Every Friday I visit Moms With Apps to read their ‘App Friday’ post and see what free iPhone/iPad apps are available. Today, it’s a a selection of PicPocket Books. Surprising my kids with a new bookapp is so fun, especially when it’s something they can really...

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What do these celebrities have in common?

Aug 24, 10 What do these celebrities have in common?

Posted in Entertainment, Life, Travel

So what do these celebrities have in common? They can all be found at Madame Tussauds in New York City. Read my review of this attraction at Mom Central Travels. For more Wordless Wednesday, visit: 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Latina on a Mission ~ Look What Mom Found… ~ Mom of 3 Girls MomStart ~ New York Chica ~ Robyn’s...

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Back to school with Mission Foods

Aug 23, 10 Back to school with Mission Foods

Posted in Food & Drink, Sponsored Post

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. Maya is starting Kindergarten in two weeks, so I’m compiling a collection of potential school lunches and could use some inspiration… MissionMenus.com has lots of great recipes! At BlogHer a couple of weeks ago, I stopped...

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Egg recall

Aug 23, 10 Egg recall

Posted in Food & Drink, Safety

Eggs, like meat, poultry, milk, and other foods, are safe when handled properly. Shell eggs are safest when stored in the refrigerator, individually and thoroughly cooked, and promptly consumed. The larger the number of Salmonella present in the egg, the more likely it is to cause illness. Keeping eggs adequately refrigerated...

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Time doesn’t heal all wounds

Aug 22, 10 Time doesn’t heal all wounds

Posted in ->News, Family, Life, Websites

52 weeks ago, on a beautiful Sunday morning in mid August, my aunt Annie passed away from colon cancer. I don’t usually get hung up on dates… but it’s hard not to once you’ve lost a loved one. It’s been said that ‘time heals all wounds,’ but this isn’t the case at all. The wounds...

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Weekly Roundup – 8/22 (linky!!)

Aug 22, 10 Weekly Roundup – 8/22 (linky!!)

Posted in Weekly Roundup

Maya starts Kindergarten in two weeks… and I’m so not ready. Not ready to let her go. I’ve been spending every free minute with her… soaking up the last few weeks of summer and making up for those 8 hours a day she’ll be away! What have you been up to this...

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Our backyard picnic party! Summer fun.

Aug 19, 10 Our backyard picnic party! Summer fun.

Posted in Events, Family, Home, Life, Party Ideas, Toys

As the days grow shorter and it’s not quite as hot, the realization has set in that September will be here before we know it, and Miss Maya will be starting school. Hence, I find we’re spending more and more time outdoors, trying to soak up every last second of summer. A summer birthday means you can take the party...

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Say cheese! Capture your baby’s smile with Babyphotographers.com

Aug 19, 10 Say cheese! Capture your baby’s smile with Babyphotographers.com

Posted in Websites

One of the most frequent queries I see on my local mom’s group listserv is from people seeking a great baby photographer. We all want to find the perfect person to capture those fleeting moments… our babies grow up way too fast! There is now a one-stop place to help you capture your baby’s best moments on film!...

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Apparently it’s better upside down.

Aug 18, 10 Apparently it’s better upside down.

Posted in Family, Life, iPhone/iPad

I caught Maya watching Bolt on the iPad the other day… like this: Apparently it’s “better upside down” and makes the movie “almost 3-D,” she said. I guess that’s what happens when all the blood rushes to her head! For more wonderful Wordless (or Wordful) Wednesday photos, visit: 5...

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Healthy Choice update + Tara’s tips

Aug 15, 10 Healthy Choice update + Tara’s tips

Posted in Diet, Fitness, Health & Beauty, Life

Looking at photos from my trip to NYC last week, it hit me that in the past year – since last July – I’ve lost 30 pounds. I’m less than 10 pounds away from my highest pre-baby weight. Pre-baby as in more than 6 years ago, before Maya was born. When it comes to how my clothes fit, I’m at that in...

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Weekly Roundup – 8/15 (linky!!)

Aug 15, 10 Weekly Roundup – 8/15 (linky!!)

Posted in Giveaways, Weekly Roundup

It may look a little dusty around here, as I put the finishing touches on a new blog theme. If you like what you see – or something looks a little funky – please let me know! This theme is just one of many great (and affordable) ones from ElegantThemes.com. Do you have a giveaway to share? Link up below. Reading...

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